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The Best Photography Locations in Venice, Italy

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 01:20:04 +0000

Your guide to the Best Photo Spots in Venice Want to know where to take good photos in Venice? Scroll down to read this guide which lists all the best photography spots in this photogenic canal city. Venice floods the imagination with an atmosphere of creative nautical wonder. It’s a city of incredible architecture built solely on water where cars are replaced with teak boats and gondolas. A labyrinth of colourful canals weaves its way through islands joined by romantic little bridges and open squares play classical music that echoes between Gothic palaces. This Italian gem has my heart and it’s my favourite city in the world to photograph. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting during Carnival (see photos from my trip here) or if you’ve got Venice lined up as one of your upcoming destinations then this Location Scout is for you. Below you’ll find a list of the best six locations to capture this romantic Italian city along with a few little extras to test out if you’ve got time. Here’s a map to get started that shows an ideal walking path that will get you to everywhere listed in this guide… Venice Photography Locations #1 St...

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Venice Carnival Photographs – Canals and Celebrations

Lisa Michele Burns — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 21:31:34 +0000

Venice is one of the best cities you can visit as a photographer. The colours and charm, the canals and mystery, not to mention the gondolas, restaurants and character filled squares. So many elements make up this incredible Italian city and all are just waiting to be photographed. Each year in late January to early February you can take all of those elements and mix in a little magic. People in elaborate costumes and extravagant masks roam the streets often posing on bridges or beside the gondolas so photographers can snap those iconic shots. Venice Carnival (Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival and it’s a great opportunity to capture the city and it’s traditions. Carnival is currently happening until February 9th so if you happen to be nearby, be sure to take a peek! Most of the photo opportunities happen in and around St Marks Square with scheduled performances, parades and of course the grand evening balls. The events however are no secret to photographers so if you stumble upon a photogenic scene during the festivities, you’ll no doubt be joined be a paparazzi squad. To avoid the crowds try and head out at sunrise to capture the early fog rising in...

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